Say No To Cookies From Strangers

Mothers' advice from 50 years ago reappears, notes Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   I can't help remembering my dear long-gone mother each time I get adventurous and......

Xi makes first visit to Tibetan town bordering Arunachal Pradesh

Chinese President Xi Jinping has made a rare visit to Nyingchi, a strategically located border town close to Arunachal Pradesh, during his first visit to the politically sensitive region of Tibet......

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

The USS John Paul Jones acted like a dog marking the lamp post, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: The USS John Paul Jones, which was prowling waters near the Lakshadweep islands last......

When Amit Shah had lunch at a farmer's home in Bengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday had lunch at the house of a farmer in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district as part of his exercise to strengthen relations with the agriculturists......

Vivo told to give Rs 950 cr bank guarantee to ED to operate frozen A/Cs

The Delhi high court on Wednesday allowed Chinese smartphone maker Vivo to operate its various bank accounts frozen by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money-laundering probe......

Vivo sent Rs 62,476-cr worth turnover to China to avoid getting taxed in India: ED

A whopping Rs 62,476 crore has been "illegally" transferred by smartphone maker Vivo to China in order to avoid payment of taxes in India, the Enforcement Directorate said Thursday, as it claimed......

Egypt deports key official of Nirav Modi's firm

Subhash Shankar Parab, a key accused in the Rs 7,000 crore diamantaire Nirav Modi bank fraud case, was “deported” from Cairo on Tuesday after a long diplomatic and legal process,......

US court rejects Nirav Modi's plea against fraud charges

In a major blow to Nirav Modi, a bankruptcy court in the US has rejected a petition of the fugitive diamond merchant and two of his associates, seeking dismissal of fraud allegations against them......

Ready For Taapsee's Thriller Sequel?

If you liked Taapsee Pannu's thriller Haseen Dillruba, you're in for a treat. The makers have announced a sequel, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba. Taps teams up with onscreen husband Vikrant Massey......

Dark Romance. A Child's Grief. Suspense.

From domestic noir to domestic animals, the themes range far and wide on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations:   GehraiyaanWhere to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: Hindi......

Ocean's 8 is good, glossy fun

'In this chicks-rule-the-roost universe, the men are non-existent, untrustworthy or plain incompetent and it's the women who are providing for each other's fantasies.'Sreehari Nair applauds Ocean's......

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold. IMAGE: Sam Rockwell (Best Supporting Actor, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing,......

Tsegay, Duplantis script records at Eugene Diamond League

IMAGE: Ethiopia's Gudaf Tsegay poses after winning the women's 5,000m in a world record 14:00.21 during the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, on Sunday, September 17.......

Coleman, Jackson upset world champions in Diamond League final

IMAGE: Christian Coleman exploded off the blocks and Noah Lyles was unable to overcome a slower start. Kenyan Ferdinand Omanyala finished third. Photograph: Twitter American Christian Coleman......

Diamond League: Ingebrigtsen holds off Girma to win 1,500m

IMAGE: Jakob Ingebrigtsen said he 'had to make some adjustment with his strategy' en route his win. Photograph: World Athletics/Twitter Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen held off Lamecha Girma......

Former world 100m champion Bowie dies aged 32

IMAGE: American Tori Bowie won three Olympic medals at the Rio Games in 2016. Photograph: Patrick Smith/Getty Images Former 100 metres world champion Tori Bowie has died at the age of 32, her......

PIX: Fraser-Pryce caps memorable Diamond season with 100m crown

IMAGE: Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce finishes ahead of compatriot Shericka Jackson and Ivorian Marie-Josee Ta Lou to win the women's 100m at the Diamond League meet, at Letzigrund Stadium, in......